Flash Flood in Lake County, Oregon

Flash Flood July 3, 1998 · Lake County, Oregon

The wider storm

Stationary thunderstorm with heavy rain and small hail produced nearly an inch of rainfall in three hours. The resulting flash flood caused mudslides on Hwy 31 north of Silver Lake, with one inch of water and 6-8 inch diameter rock covering a half mile stretch of the roadway.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5655282. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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